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Andrea's Argentina!
Tangos, trekking and timeless
Argentina
Argentina belongs at the top of everyone's list of Latin American destinations. This vast South American republic offers a stunning range of dramatic landscapes, with a growing number of white-knuckle adventure sports. And if you're on a budget, Argentina is a bargain.
ANDREA TODD TEACHING VOLUNTEER
My project is to teach English to the guides in the Iguazú National Park. The Iguazú drops water 70 meters in a two-mile curve at 1,500 cubic meters per second. It is a WOW factor in the biggest sense of the word! Iguazú is the second National Park in Argentina. Young Argentines work in the shops, cafés and information centres. There are nearly 3,000 visitors each day from all over the world. Many have no Spanish so English is a must for all these outlets. My day is spent `chatting' to everyone from the train driver to the ice-cream seller, but mainly the main information guides. We also involve ourselves with the individual tourists and call "welcome" to all the passers-by in at least six languages as we guess their origins! Our journey home, a half hour, is a multilingual experience! The best English is learnt and practised while drinking mate (a strong herbal tea that the Guaraní people from this area say has amazing properties) and, of course, on the bus home. And my Spanish? Making great strides and causing many laughs with the chicas!!!
Iguazú Falls
Why Argentina needs you
Brimming with culture and natural diversity, Argentina also has extreme poverty, especially after the crash of its financial and economic system. An array of volunteer projects, both in Buenos Aires and culturally-rich provinces to the north, will allow you to give a helping hand, while enjoying many memorable experiences.
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Río Par aná
Andean Northwest
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Iguazú Falls Posadas
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URUGUAY
i-to-i destinations
> Buenos Aires: The Paris of Latin America vibrant, cosmopolitan and distinctly European, with non-stop action no siestas here! > Posadas: Pleasant and laid back, the capital of the Misiones province is a fascinating mixture of local cultures.
CHILE
PACIFIC OCEAN
The Pampas
Buenos Aires
Patagonia
ATLANTIC OCEAN
FALKLAND ISLANDS (Islas Malvinas)
In a word
¿Qué tal? (how are things?).
In a word and Surprises © Lonely Planet.
Local knowledge
When you arrive: We will meet you at Buenos Aires or Posadas airport, depending on your project. Orientation: Learn about life in Argentina, including travel, health and safety tips for your stay. Support: Get expert 24-hour support and backup.
Surprises
Delicious helado (ice cream); locals enjoying mate (a local drink) on the bus (and just about everywhere!); gauchos still in traditional dress.
You lookin' at me?
Greeting vis itors to Iguaz ú
Arrival Dates
2006 04-AUG 18-AUG 01-SEP 2007 05-JAN 19-JAN 02-FEB
05-OCT 19-OCT
15-SEP 16-FEB
06-OCT
20-OCT
03-NOV 17-NOV 01-DEC 20-APR
15-DEC 15-JUN 06-JUL 20-JUL 17-AUG 24-AUG 07-SEP 21-SEP
02-MAR 16-MAR 06-APR
04-MAY 18-MAY 01-JUN
02-NOV 16-NOV 07-DEC
Not all projects available on all arrival dates. Please call 0870 333 2332 or visit www.i-to-i.com for details.
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